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Solar voltaic panels and thermal chimney on the Alstonvale Net Zero House in Hudson, Quebec.
Photo by: Sevag Pogharian

BUILDER PROFILE: Sevag Pogharian
Quebec-based builder/architect Sevag Pogharian is passionate about passive solar. He’s also a passionate believer that integrating currently available technology into a net zero consumption is first and foremost a lifestyle decision.




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